With the approach of the deadline, the Lakers want to strengthen their roster, all with fairly limited means. The front office tried a move, but above all came up against the silence of the franchises. Fans are warned: it’s going to be difficult to pull off a big hit.
For Rob Pelinka, the next few weeks promise to be quite busy. The leader still aspires to strengthen the Lakers roster, but all is not so simple. Indeed, the assets of the franchise are few, not allowing to dream between now and the deadline.
That’s not stopping the Angelinos from trying, as is the case with Jerami Grant recently. We have heard of a first offer for the winger, who could soon leave Detroit. Unfortunately for the Purple and Gold, everything was refused. A strong sign, especially since there is not much time left.
The Lakers offer that no one is interested in
The biggest worry for the front office is that the Pistons aren’t the only ones. Indeed, journalist Kevin O’Connor has just given an update on the Lakers’ offer, and the same echo comes from everywhere: no one is interested in the content. This is worrying for the continuation of the negotiations.
The Lakers have called teams to offer a future first-round draft pick, Kendrick Nunn and Talen Horton-Tucker, who are having a complicated season, and no one is biting yet.
That’s not to say the Lakers won’t be able to get someone back, but right now no one is really interested in what this offer is about. Not really a surprise with Nunn who hasn’t played this season, and THT who already seems to be showing his limits.
However, no matter what happens next, the Lakers want to keep the confidence. This is the case of LeBron James, who sent a violent message to the competition : deadline or not, the King has no plans to doubt.
The Lakers try to strengthen, but no one responds, like the Pistons. A blow before the market closes, although Rob Pelinka hopes that things will change in the coming days. To be continued.
